Events·San Francisco Gay Guide

What Gay Events are Happening in San Francisco?

San Francisco has one of the most active LGBTQ+ event calendars in the world, with major festivals, weekly parties, and community gatherings happening year-round.

Annual Events

  • January: Bearrison Street Fair — bear community street festival
  • February: Lunar New Year celebrations with LGBTQ+ community events
  • March: Transgender Day of Visibility events
  • April: Frameline Film Festival programming begins
  • June: San Francisco Pride Parade and Festival (last weekend), Trans March (Friday), Dyke March (Saturday)
  • July: Up Your Alley street fair in SoMa
  • August: Transgender History Month (San Francisco was the first city to recognize this)
  • September: Folsom Street Fair — world's largest leather event (400,000+ attendees)
  • October: Castro Street Fair, LGBTQ+ History Month events
  • November: Transgender Day of Remembrance
  • December: Holiday drag shows and New Year's Eve parties

Weekly Events

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